MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL MONTHLY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT F EBRUARY 6, 2013 YOUTH. SCUSD. EDU *

ASP AGREEMENTS Start and End on Time Put Phones on Vibrate No Sidebar Conversations Agree to disagree Be prepared Be Present (Mentally and Physically) Be Respectful 1

AGENDA Welcome Announcements Foster Youth Update Suicide Prevention Shared Practice Time: SJYD-Collective Action (Breakout) Results-Based Decision Making- Middle Schools Closing You can find all resources and links presented here on the website at: 2

ANNOUNCEMENTS 3 Spring Summit (March 5-6) - From 9AM-1PM both dates - At George Sim Community Center Project WET Free Professional Development Peace Week - February 4th- 8th Black History Month & Holidays - February is Black History Month - No school on Feb 11th or 18th

FOSTER YOUTH UPDATES * Aliya Holmes Coordinator II SCUSD Foster Youth Services

S UICIDE P REVENTION Understanding the issue How can we support our students? Awareness of resources available * Mary Reilly Social Worker Integrated Support Services

 Reconnecting Youth TM Inc. F ACTS & M YTHS ABOUT S UICIDE … True or False? Each day there are about 12 youth suicides.

 Reconnecting Youth TM Inc. F ACTS & M YTHS ABOUT S UICIDE … True or False? Among surveyed high school students, 14.5% report seriously considering suicide in the previous 12 months.

 Reconnecting Youth TM Inc. F ACTS & M YTHS ABOUT S UICIDE … True or False? Talking about suicide will “cause” someone to do it.

 Reconnecting Youth TM Inc. F ACTS & M YTHS ABOUT S UICIDE … True or False? A person who talks about suicide is not really serious about dying.

.  Reconnecting Youth TM Inc. I N SUMMARY …  Youth suicide is a major problem in our communities. problem in our communities.  Asking about thoughts of suicide may help save a life. suicide may help save a life.  Talk about suicide is an important warning sign. an important warning sign.

 Reconnecting Youth TM Inc. G OAL OF T ODAY ’ S T RAINING  Review what to look for to identify teens who might be at risk  Practice checking in with teens and connecting them with help  Discuss resources in your building and district  Increase comfort checking in with teens who might be distressed

 Reconnecting Youth TM Inc. S UICIDAL B EHAVIORS … Suicide Thoughts Suicide Attempts Death by Suicide

.  Reconnecting Youth TM Inc. R ISK F ACTORS Home  Death/divorce  Family conflicts  Family stressors Individual  Depression, anger, hopelessness, anxiety  Drug and/or alcohol use School  Failing grades  Suspension  School pressures Peers  Interpersonal conflicts  Relationship breakups  Bullying

.  Reconnecting Youth TM Inc. Emotional Distress Depression Moody, down Hopelessness Anxiety, anger Feeling trapped W ARNING S IGNS … Other Behaviors Increased substance use Withdrawing Taking unnecessary risks Giving away possessions Suicide-Risk Behaviors Thoughts about suicide Past attempts Talking about suicide, making plans Preoccupation with death

.  Reconnecting Youth TM Inc. T HINGS THAT INCREASE RISK …   Easy access to guns  Impulsiveness  No one to talk to

 Reconnecting Youth TM Inc. Ask the Question—Be direct but caring and non-confrontational “Are you thinking about suicide?” Show You Care—Listen carefully “I’m concerned about you…about how you feel.” Get help—Do not leave him/her alone “You’re not alone. Let’s go find someone who can help.” W HAT IS HELPFUL …

 Reconnecting Youth TM Inc. W HAT IS NOT HELPFUL : Ignoring or dismissing the issue Acting shocked or embarrassed Challenging or debating Giving harmful advice

 Reconnecting Youth TM Inc. H OW TO HELP… Identify and write down:  Two addition things you could say to “Show you Care”  Two additional ways to “Ask the Question”  Two additional ways to “Get/Offer Help”

 Reconnecting Youth TM Inc. H OW TO HELP… Work with another group...  Discuss and decide on the best suggestions for ways to:  Show you Care  Ask the Question  Get/Offer Help  Write one suggestion for each of the three areas on an individual piece of paper/sticky note

 Reconnecting Youth TM Inc.  Suicide-Vulnerable Youth, use the provided script to respond to the helper in character  Observer, listen and provide feedback using the script card as a guide L ET ’ S PRACTICE …  Helper, use your own words or our poster to: Show you Care Ask the Question Get/Offer help

 Reconnecting Youth TM Inc. G ETTING HELP Refer student for further assessment Individuals throughout the district have been trained to conduct assessment Know the resources in your building Follow school and district policy National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: TALK

RESULTS-BASED DECISION MAKING * Using Data Data is a powerful tool to help guide the continuous improvement of your program Instructions 1. Share out your data at your table 2. Using the formula, input your results into the chart provided Debrief: What stands out to you? 1. How can you design or adjust your offerings based on student need?

SHARED PRACTICE SJYD Area of Focus Understand and Shift Decision-Making Power (Analyze power in social relationships) Strengthen Self-Identify & Cross Cultural Awareness (Make identity central) Impact Positive Change (Promote systemic change) Collaborate For a Common Good (Encourage collective action) Promote & Strengthen Active Youth Engagement (Embrace youth culture) *

Working as a team Establishing social consciousness Youth Advocacy C OLLECTIVE A CTION C ONTINUUM

W HAT ’ S ALREADY HAPPENING *  -Student action committees  -Continuation of SOS projects  - SYLP  -ASP Leadership programs  -Cultural leadership classes  -Food Justice

C OLLECTIVE ACTION TOOL : U SING S OCIAL M EDIA & V IDEO * Mark Carnero One Block One Voice Project People Reaching

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